Cusco is the historic capital city of Peru located at an elevation of 3,400 meters. It has a population of 360,000 and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 due to its well-preserved Inca architecture and importance as the former capital of the Inca Empire. The city experiences dry summers and wet winters, and receives over 2 million visitors annually who are drawn to explore its blend of Inca and Spanish colonial architecture, religious sites, and cuisine dating back to Inca times.